Business Development Chief Financial

RICHARD B. OHRN

***** ******* **. **. *** *** Carmel, IN 46032

************@*****.*** Cell: 317-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-ohrn/

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FINANCE / OPERATIONS / MANAGEMENT

Results-oriented, highly motivated, financial, and operational professional with exceptional leadership and problem- solving skills. Collaborative leader who leverages strong finance, banking, and technical accounting skills to make a meaningful impact to a team and organization.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

Strategic Analysis & Planning Management

Business Development Bank & Financing Relationships

Critical Operational Analysis Financial Analysis & Performance

Policy & Procedures Assessments Financial Modeling & Reporting

Risk Management & Situation Analysis Cross Functional Team Analysis CAREER BACKGROUND

AES Indiana/AES Ohio, Indianapolis, Indiana 2018 – JULY 2023 Senior Accountant III- Revenue

Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions in accordance with GAAP Principles.

Utilizes software applications to assemble and format data and/or reports.

Plans, organizes, and prioritizes work assignments to meet required deadlines.

Compiles, analyzes, and reviews financial information in the preparation of reports.

Develops, prepares, audits and reviews report on a regular monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Analyzes, reconciles, and evaluates the accuracy of general ledger accounting details and ensures the amounts are proper and classified correctly.

Monitors and ensures compliance with AES policies, internal controls, and corporate policies.

Identifies problem areas, evaluates their causes, and takes action to resolve the problems.

Designs and implements improvement to the existing processes.

Provides exceptional service to external and internal customers.

Preparation of Consolidated Financial statements using SAP, BW, and BPC or General Ledger System.

Identifies and understands SEC reporting requirements. Coordinate both month-end and periodic activities. RGP Management Consultants, Indianapolis, Indiana

2015 - 2018

Finance & Accounting Services

Providing intellectual capital on demand by focusing on the critical business needs and requirements for client’s diverse strategic objections.

Providing timely, accurate and value adding reporting, transactional support, month end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, information system documentation and numerous other assignments.

Worked independently as well as providing team support and input in interim and contract service provider.

Delivers hands-on detail approach with professional expertise across a wide span of responsibilities and tasks including treasury, financial accounting, reporting, planning and controls.

Worked in supporting and leading roles in an array of industries including manufacturing, education, health care, distribution, energy, and utilities.

CFO Solutions Partner, LLC., Indianapolis, Indiana 2006 - 2015

Management Consultant

Lead management team of complex manufacturing acquisition, 6 years operations and sale.

Big data analytics to identify business trends, inconsistencies, and opportunities.

Preparation of market analysis to negotiate the sale of company at competitive pricing.

Increase operational visibility with implementation of 13-week cash flow model.

Assisted management in restructuring to reverse negative cash flow and service debt.

Implemented cost accounting procedures to improve accounting for direct material, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

RICHARD B. OHRN

13460 Gannett Pt. Pl. Apt 101 Carmel, IN 46032

************@*****.*** Cell: 317-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-ohrn/

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Implementation of accounting procedures to improve manufacturing cost accounting.

Establish standard costs and update direct material, direct labor, and overhead costs.

Identified and isolated root causes to correct variances between budget and actual costs.

Represented management and provided financial due diligence and negotiation expertise in purchase acquisition, closing with a 40% reduction in the original purchase asking price.

Review and analysis of financial performance and operational efficiency. Created and led cross functional team focused on the financial reengineering of organization.

Diamond Management, Carmel, Indiana

2001 - 2006

Chief Financial Officer

Organized and performed financial analysis / due diligence on over 25 investment opportunities and projects.

Facilitated investment acquisition process and analysis of $50M in closed transactions.

Planned and executed tax reorganization from Columbia Management, Inc. into Diamond Management that resulted in a six figure tax savings.

Coordinated information flow from principals, management, and investment committees. Provided analytical review of financial models and forecasts including financial model review with major assumptions, cash flow, and return on investments.

Assisted in the cost restructuring program of a portfolio investment company. Created a leaner corporate headquarters, eliminating non-essential roles, middle management layer, and corporate staff reducing annual overhead by $1M annually.

Developed detail presentation of complex legal and tax accounting matters over a 9-month period for federal and state regulatory authorities. Results saved the company over $300,000 related to regulatory compliance issues.

Performed international analysis for private equity Portfolio Company. Planned and coordinated detail analysis focused on internal accounting policies. Analysis provided critical input and recommendations that produced annual savings of $1.5M. Columbia Management, Carmel, Indiana

1990 - 2001

Chief Financial Officer

Provided extensive due diligence, financial records, and investment details to prospective investment community throughout the sale negotiation process. Provided detail analysis, coordinated and liaison between parties and counsel to negotiate key terms of sale. Company realized multimillion dollar profit at closing.

Developed business plan to secure bank financing for $10M loan to provide bridge financing for UK telephony project.

Created financial model, forecast, and business plan that were presented to the European Bank. This bridge financing was closed and allow the company to continue to grow until the investment was harvested to achieve a 500% return on investment.

Provided leadership to develop international accounting policy and procedures for UK operations. Extensive international travel with responsibility for financial statement reporting and monthly compliance reporting to financial institutions. EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Ball State University, Muncie, IN

CPA License (Inactive)

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